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Semper Fidelis News. África Regiment, 1808, Infantryman.

Discussion in 'Figure News' started by SEMPERFIDELIS68, May 23, 2017.

  1. SEMPERFIDELIS68 Well-Known Member

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    _DSC5642.JPG _DSC5660.JPG _DSC5664.JPG _DSC5665.JPG 75mm. resin cast figure.
    Modelled by Alfonso Prieto Sarri
    Painter: José L. Serafín.

    Tomorrow at sale in: www.semperfidelis.es
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  2. JonH Active Member

    Blimey ! If you scroll down the page really fast you can see him moving.

    Lovely figure.Is there any history to go with him? It's a new one to me.
    Jon
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  3. SEMPERFIDELIS68 Well-Known Member

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    Good evening Jon. These were the first soldiers who defeated Napoleon in a battle. The Spanish infantry in the battle of Bailén in 1808. A total disaster for the troops of General Dupont.
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  4. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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    Now that is different, I am sure this will be popular. Looks to be a nice sculpt.


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  5. JonH Active Member

    Thanks.I thought he must be Spanish but haven't come across the Africa Regiment before.Something for me to read up about. Great figure.
    Jon
    (you've changed the photos around)
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  6. SEMPERFIDELIS68 Well-Known Member

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    Jajajajajaja i made a mess with the photos Jon!!!
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  7. SEMPERFIDELIS68 Well-Known Member

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    _DSC5653.JPG

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  8. Huw63 A Fixture

    Great looking figure and nice to see something a bit different from this fascinating era.

    Cheers

    Huw
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  9. clrsgt A Fixture

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    Lovely and different figure. I am familiar with the peninsular war and Bailen, but this is a new one on me. Never heard of the "Africa" regiment. Can anybody out there enlighten me?
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  10. Reptor A Fixture

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    The set is just perfect! Superb sculpture and superb painting! A very nice piece! Bravo for this masterpiece:eek:(y):love:
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  11. fogie A Fixture

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    Beautifully rendered. Subtle, low-key..... rather delicious piece of work
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  12. BobLff257 A Fixture

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    Great piece, very good sculpt and paint on an interesting subject, well done all (y)

    Rob
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  13. SEMPERFIDELIS68 Well-Known Member

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    The Africa regiment was one of those who formed the 4th division of the reserve, participated actively in the fighting and then continued to confront the French invaders at the Battle of Talavera, another disaster for the Napoleonic forces.
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  14. Serafin New Member

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  15. Viking Bob PlanetFigure Supporter

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  16. Diegoff A Fixture

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    The Comander in Chief, General Castaños, wore the Africa Regiment uniform as it was his old regiment in the War against Convention (1793).
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  17. Osebor PlanetFigure Supporter

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    According to tradition, when Dupont gave him his sword saying "Here is my sword, winner in a hundred battles", Castaños replied: "Well, This is the first one I win."
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  18. clrsgt A Fixture

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    Thanks to all for the information.
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  19. peedee A Fixture

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    Super figure, wonderful painting.

    Best wishes


    Paul
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  20. SEMPERFIDELIS68 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks Paul!!! ;)
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